Louisiana Poker Game. 1938. Russell Lee.


In addition to photographing for Roy Stryker, many photographers of the FSA also knew that Romana Javitz was always looking for good subject-related photographs. This image came to the Picture Collection in 1938. 

Gambling -- Cards. Louisiana Poker Game. 1938. by Russell Lee.
Farm Security Administration files, NYPL Picture Collection. #11.1938.

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